Byron Shire Council has publicly pledged that the first block of land it is acquiring under its Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme (AHCS) will be used for genuinely affordable housing
Byron Bay resident, Catherine Henniker, told The Echo she lives in one of the parts of the town that has been deemed ‘365 nights for short-term holiday lets’, under new state government rules to be introduced in September.
In a recent vote at the United Nations, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, with 172 countries, representing 94 per cent of humanity, voting in favour and only four countries,...
To say that a lot has happened since Brotherhood of the Blues last took the stage at Bluesfest in 2019 would be a pretty massive understatement.
A free community run in Ocean Shores is happening every Monday morning, and organiser Giovanni Ginocchio encourages everyone to get involved.
The closing of the nude beach at Tyagarah can be seen as another step in the long decline of nudism. In the ‘60s and ‘70s naturism flourished in Australia but several factors have diminished it. In those days of people...
We seem to rely way too much on Byron Council and councillors to have the knowledge or expertise in assessing developments like Wallum in Bayside, Brunswick. Nor will Council or councillors take responsibility for these poor decisions. I have asked...
I'd love to know the fashion swimwear evolution for the Bundjalung people swimming at Tyagarah, 60,000, 50,000, 40,000, 30,000, 20,000, 10,000 and 250 years ago! Raphael Lee Cass, Byron Bay
Both Mayor Michael Lyon and fellow councillor, Mark Swivel, offered an apology to the followers of the Save Wallum Facebook page last week.
Byron Bay resident, Catherine Henniker, told The Echo she lives in one of the parts of the town that has been deemed ‘365 nights for short-term holiday lets’, under new state government rules to be introduced in September.
Two local beach clean-ups, as part of Clean Up Australia Day, will be held in Bruns and Byron on March 3.
I have a huge dilemma that I thought your readers might be able to help me with. I never got married because I thought it was a way of tricking women into a life of subservience. But my problem now...
With the two-year flood anniversary being recognised this week, Council appears to be pushing on with its plans to seek approval from the state government for floodplain development in Mullumbimby.
Leweena Williams, representing the Tweed Byron Aboriginal Land Council, told councillors at Thursday’s meeting that her organisation stands by their cultural assessment of the Bruns Wallum site, which is slated for urban development by Clarence Property.
Surely the success of feminist activism is one of the most positive stories of our times. Just think of the limited options of our mothers, compared to young women today.
Mullumbimby is a colourful place. We love all the events, workshops, activities and markets – it all adds to our diverse culture. What we don’t love is disrespect for the art and murals in the town. Event organisers and their...
A performance audit of how effectively, or not, the NSW government provided emergency accommodation and temporary housing in response to the 2022 floods has been released by the NSW Audit Office.
Birth is magical. It is powerful and wild and beautiful and scary and miraculous. Until it’s not. When things go to shit, it happens fast and when your baby dies, your life is changed forever, but not in the way you were expecting.
Council’s excuse for letting the bulldozers into the Wallum site is that it will lose in court and waste money (note: always money not the environment!). The Green movement historically won many times when the establishment was certain to win...
This year I joined the V-day dance for the first time and I will treasure this sacred gathering for many years to come. To dress in red and join this enthusiastic group of women dancing their demand to be...
I am writing to object to Byron Shire Council’s intention to revoke the clothing-optional status of Tyagarah Beach. I grew up in neighbouring Ballina Shire and have spent many, many years visiting and enjoying Byron Bay. I continue this regular...
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Flickerfest and iQ are back, Thursday to Saturday at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Go on a remarkable cinematic journey from global to local with 40+ of the very best short films from Australia, the world and our Northern Rivers...
Get your party pants on as Nudge Nudge Wink Wink marches in with a bang this Saturday. Arrive early and leave late! Two incredible guest DJs join the Cunning Stunts residents in the Shed.
Bangalow Film Festival is back for its fourth year and the full program is available in all its cinematic glory – and it starts next week. Grab the popcorn and settle in for exclusive world and Australian premieres of critically-acclaimed feature films, award-winning documentaries, beloved classics, plus masterclasses with industry experts, Q&A sessions, special guest encounters and surprise events.
